The action sequences are solid, but the rest of the game - characters, visuals, story-line - seem to be in tatters.

Even NG 2 had a more palatable world, and that stuff was pretty over the top. There seems to be a growing trend of reviewers hyping average games to Hell lately.

The Dante's Inferno demo and critical praise come to mind. Gaming is an expensive hobby, and perhaps I'm just more discerning in my tastes or how I spend my dollars. But I can't justify $75 dollars after tax on a game made for what appears to be hyperactive, horny teens.